California man arrested over alleged $300m computer-server smuggling scheme
US authorities have arrested Greg Lui, a 38-year-old California man, over allegations that he smuggled more than $300m worth of export-controlled computer servers to China. The Department of Justice said Lui allegedly used false paperwork and routed shipments through third countries before they reached China.
US authorities have arrested Greg Lui, 38, of California, on allegations that he smuggled more than $300m worth of computer servers to China, according to the Department of Justice.
The department said Lui, who is also known as “Yiu Kong Lui”, allegedly used false paperwork in connection with the shipments. The equipment was described as export-controlled computer servers.
According to the Justice Department statement, the alleged shipments were routed through third countries before being sent to China. The source did not identify the countries involved or specify when the alleged shipments took place.
The available account identifies the arrest and the allegations but does not provide details about the charges, Lui’s response, a court appearance, or the next steps in the case.
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